Fresh Chilled Pacific Pollock Blocks from Japan
Block-frozen then thawed chilled Pacific pollock (Gadus macrocephalus), imported fresh/chilled as whole fish under HTS 0302.59.5010. Used in industrial food processing; must prove current chill state excludes 0304 meat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include thaw logs showing immediate chill post-block to qualify as 'fresh/chilled' not frozen
• Gadidae species ID via DNA testing recommended for CBP verification